Flying Geese Quilt Guild Members
Our quilt show entry portal will open on May 1 so that you may enter your quilts and Creative Arts items into the 2025 quilt show. We want every FGQG member to enter at least one item! Here are some things to know about entering:
- First day for entries is May 1, 2025
- Last day for entries is July 14, 2025
- These dates pertain to all categories of entries including quilts for the main display, 2025 challenge quilts, and Creative Arts items.
- We must have a separate entry for EACH item you submit.
- You may enter up to 2 quilts, for the main display, one 2025 challenge quilt, and up to 3 creative arts items.
- You will be asked to rank your 2 quilts as to your preference in showing them. We will hang all #1 quilts and as many of the #2 quilts as possible.
- We would like to have all of the 2025 Challenge quilts displayed in our show. Challenge quilts do not count against your limit of 2 show quilts. However, the Challenge quilts are submitted using the same form as for show quilts. Use a fresh form for each item entered.
- You will receive a confirmation later in August for those quilts or items we are able to display in the show.
- Entries must have been completed within the last 2 years.
- Remember that each of your entries in any category must have its own form for submittal.
- All quilt entries must have a 4” tube sleeve (click for sleeve instructions) and a cloth label containing the name of the quilt top maker, the name of the quilter, any attribution for the quilt design, and the quilt name.
- Insurance is the sole responsibility of the Entrant. FGQG will take every precaution to ensure the safety and care of your quilt/item, but there is no insurance provided.
- A placard will be posted next to your quilt or item with the item name and description provided on your entry form.
Have questions? Please use the following emails:
- For applications: Applications(at)flying-geese(dot)org
- For judging: Quiltshow_Judging(at)flying-geese(dot)org
- For general inquiries: QSChair(at)flying-geese(dot)org
Please check the Quilt Guild emails for important information and other contacts related to the Quilt Show.
Entry Process
To complete your application you will need to provide:
- Item name
- Name of pattern and designer (if used)
- A description of 50 words or less to be placed on the placard
- Measurements of quilt
- Photo of item (to be used for laying out the show).
Be sure to include the item name and your name if you email the photo separately.
Click Here for the entry form. After May 1, 2025
The application for the 2025 Quilt Show is available by clicking on the link above, use the URL link below, or paste the following URL into your browser.
The on-line application process is easy to use and allows you to upload the quilt photo right from your computer. We hope most of you will use the on-line application process because it is a time saver for everyone.
If you don’t have a computer or are uncomfortable using the on-line process, we can help you at guild meeting or over the phone.
You can email the photo to:
Some email servers no longer accept forwarded emails.
If you experience this problem or want to double check, please use the contact information in the directory.
If you email your photo, be sure to include the item name and your name in the email.
| Important Dates: | Task | Location | Misc |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Applications Open | Online | Entry Form |
| July 14 | Applications Close | Online | . |
| September 8 | Plastic bags and labels distributed |
Guild Meeting | for quilts and other items accepted into the quilt show |
| September 8 | Turn in boutique items, sale quilts, and raffle baskets |
Guild Meeting or make other arrangements with activity chair |
Thank you for your donation |
| September 20 | Quilts to be Judged | Drop off information to be furnished later |
Use bags and labels distributed |
| September 29 | Quilt Judging | TBD | Good Luck! |
| October 10 | Nonjudged Quilts | Turn in your quilt at the Murray Center at the beginning of the setup time |
Use bags and labels distributed |
Please consider having your quilt judged. This is a great way to get feedback from a professional judge. When you click I want this item to be judged
; the application will ask you additional information about your item. There is a $15 fee per item for judging.
Please read the Judging Categories below.
Judging Category Definitions
- Pieced: The quilt should be constructed by piecing, either hand or machine.
- Applique: The quilt should be composed at least 50% of applique, in any technique (hand, machine, fused, etc.)
- Applique-Wool: The quilt should be composed of 50% or more wool applique, in any technique (hand, machine, fused, etc.) (If this category doesn’t not have enough entries to warrant a category of its own, the entries will be combined with the Applique category)
- Naturescape -Quilts: Quilts entered in this category should depict natural scenery, such as landscapes, seascapes, or botanical elements. While animals or other creatures may be included, they should not be the primary focus.
- Pictorial – Quilts: Quilts entered in this category should depict a recognizable image, such as a cityscape, wildlife, or other detailed scene, often conveying a story or visual narrative.
- Mixed Techniques: Enter your quilt in this category if the predominate construction method is not more than 50% pieced, 50% applique, or 50% painting with another construction method noticeable in the quilt. For example, every other block is appliqued, with the remaining blocks being pieced. Check the 2025 Flying Geese opportunity quilt for example of a mixed technique quilt. Note: Hand embroidery is an embellishment, not a technique.
- Other: Enter your quilt in this category if it includes one or more of the following construction techniques: miniature (max perimeter 96”), whole cloth, crazy quilts, machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and fabric manipulation.
Regarding “Original Design” - An original design is developed without the use of any published pattern or photo. A personal photo may be used as the basis for your quilt or design, but not one found on line or from a book. An Original Design is not a variation on a published pattern made by changing color, style or size of elements. Should you use a published photo or pattern you must give the photographer or pattern designer credit.
Our quilt show is a wonderful opportunity for quilters from our guild to showcase their talents and share their passion for the art of quilting. We encourage all guild members to participate in planning, setting up, and staffing the various parts of this major fund raiser. This show, as well as our bi-annual quilt auction and Little Red Hen quilters’ garage sale allow our guild to present speakers and teachers from the worldwide quilting community. These are just some of the ways to participate:
Setting up and running the various part of the show while it is open to the public including:
- Staffing the entrance table,
- Answering questions from our guests,
- Providing security for our quilt displays around the building,
- Selling tickets for our beautiful opportunity quilt,
- Providing items for our hospitality room,
- Contributing to and making up the raffle baskets,
- Keeping the food area clean and organized, and many other tasks.
We encourage all of our members to participate in these and many other ways to make our show successful.
The Quilt Show Express is delighted to cater our lunches at the quilt show. You can use the order form to preorder your lunch beginning in September 1. All advance orders will be made by using the QR code on the lunch order form and paid by credit card when you make your order. You may also order your lunch in person at the show with payment by credit card. No checks or cash will be accepted.
Information on advance ordering will be provided as we get closer to the show along with the order form/menu.
Quilt Sleeve
All quilt entries must have a 4" sleeve. For instructions click the link below